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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Interactive 50's & 60's gig held at the Summit Hill Heritage Center

ANDREW LEIBENGUTH/TIMES NEWS Elvis Presley tribute artist Johnny M wraps a purple scarf around Marlene Basiago, Summit Hill.

Lively entertainers performed music, song and dance from both the 50's and 60's during a high energy performance called "Dance Stand USA" held recently at the Summit Hill Heritage Center (SHHC) in Summit Hill.

Guests were treated to rock-and-roll entertainment by Main Street Cruisers, dancers and Elvis tribute artist Johnny M.

The show, which was performed as if the audience was participating in a live broadcast with an emcee and professional dancers, also provided audience members a chance to participate in voting for their favorite hits and dancers.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Oscar gold fails to translate to cash this time

LOS ANGELES (AP) – It's a common complaint among movie fans – that the Academy Awards honors films no one has seen.

Not quite right, but closer to the mark this year than most.

For the first time in the three years since Oscar organizers expanded the best-picture category to more than five films, there's not a single blockbuster in the running. Billion-dollar worldwide hits such as "Avatar" and "Toy Story 3" have been in the best-picture mix the last two years, along with such huge smashes as "Up," "Inception" and "The Blind Side."

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Zion Opera Workshop

Zion Opera Workshop, which has been presenting annual musicals in Lehighton for nearly half a century, continues with the staging of "Guys and Dolls" on March 1, 2, and 3.

The show will be on the stage of Smith Auditorium in Zion United Church of Christ, Second and Iron Sts., Lehighton.

"Guys and Dolls" is a story that all centers on a bet.

Nathan Detroit (Michael Muffley) bets high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson (Brent Harris) that Sky cannot persuade Save-A-Soul Missionary Sister Sarah Brown (Jessica Schafer) to accompany him on a trip to Cuba.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

'Idol' unveils Top 24 with a twist

LOS ANGELES (AP) – It's good news for 25 – not just 24 – singers on "American Idol."

After the "Hollywood Week" and Las Vegas performance rounds, "Idol" judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler narrowed the field from 42 contestants to 24 semifinalists on Wednesday's installment of the Fox singing competition, but they apparently cut too many.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Vince Gill coming to Penn's Peak Aug. 18

Country singer Vince Gill will be coming to Penn's Peak on Saturday, Aug. 18. Tickets for the concert go on sale today.

Tickets go on sale today for a huge concert event at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Vince Gill, who has earned 27 Grammy Awards and is a two-time country music "Entertainer of the Year" award winner, makes his debut appearance at the venue on Saturday night, Aug. 18.

Among his hits are "I Still Believe In You," "When I Call Your Name," and "One More Last Chance."

Friday, February 24, 2012

Oscar picks predictability

The 84th Academy Awards promises to be predictable. Even host Billy Crystal is back. That means snarky jibes and lots of laughs.

But will Hollywood still love Oscar tomorrow?

The day after the televised ceremony, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, ABC, Kodak Theatre, Hollywood and Highland Center, Los Angeles, will there be surprises to chat about around the cyber water cooler?

It may be the last year the awards will originate from the Kodak Theatre. That's because Kodak, in its bankruptcy filing, is apparently being allowed to cancel its long-term naming-rights contact for the theater.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Another rockin' weekend at Penn's Peak

special to the times news The Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke is one of three bands performing at "Winter Jam," at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday at 8 p.m.

Two nights of explosive music are set for Penn's Peak, this week.

Friday night, it's Winter Jam, featuring Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke along with Citizen Band Radio and Cabinet. The concert action starts at 8 o'clock. Tickets are $22 at the door.

On Saturday night, it's a tribute to Bruce Springsteen with "Bruce in the USA" performing on stage. Tickets for this event are also $22 at the door.

Winter Jam

Blackberry Smoke is more than Southern rock.

The band's bio states:

Monday, February 20, 2012

Rubix Kube brings back the 80's again

ANDREW LEIBENGUTH/TIMES NEWS Sky and Cherie Martorana perform in front of a lively crowd.

The 80's music wave was brought back to our area once again, as Rubix Kube performed in front of stoked crowd during their Friday appearance at Penn's Peak.

Totally decked out in their 80's rock star attire, Scott Lovelady and Cherie Martorana lead the band, along with Daved Z., Eric Presti, Drew Mortali, Sky, John LaSpina and Michael Maenza.

Friday, February 17, 2012

'Close,' but maybe no Oscar?

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" is a profound film of incredible power, fine performances and superb cinema craft.

The film, a picture Oscar and supporting actor Oscar (Max von Sydow) nominee, has been somewhat overlooked on the road to the Academy Awards. "ELIC" was Oscar-worthy in additional categories.

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" comes to terms with 9/11 as perhaps has no other theatrical feature, among them, "United 93" (2006),"World Trade Center" (2006), "Reign Over Me" (2007) and "Dear John" (2010).

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Historic Allentown Band coming to Mauch Chunk Opera House

The confluence of two historical musical icons are about to create a historic event.

The Allentown Band, the oldest civilian concert band in the United States, performs at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, a renovated Victorian concert hall, for a special Winter Festival - Presidents' Weekend & Valentine's Day performance on Sunday afternoon, February 19.

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